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Volume CHI, Number 50
University of Southern California
Wednesday, March 25, 1987
Veteran reflects on Vietnam
Medal of honor recipient stresses responsibility
Dining cards used unlawfully
Illegal borrowing can lead to prosecution
Chaplain honored for years of service
Recognized for his contributions to the university and community
By Christopher Scarbrough
Staff Writer
VICTOR KIPNIS
Visting Soviet professor seeks letters of protest for emigration permits
By Linda Chong
Staff Writer
A visiting economics professor from the Soviet Union
— labeled a refusenik and denied exit from his country for six years — told an audience at Annenberg School of Communications yesterday that Americans can take action against the Soviet Union's human rights and emigration policies by sending letters of protest.
Victor Kipnis is one of seven Soviet scientists that the Jewish Faculty Group at the university's Hillel Jewish Center has worked to release. Three of the scientists still remain in the Soviet Union awaiting emigration permits.
"Many people are still under refusal (from the government to leave). And many of them with no hope (of leaving)," Kipnis said. •
Kipnis asked members of the campus community to write letters requesting that Semion Katz, a geologist, be given permission to emigrate and join the university's faculty. These letters should be addressed to OVIR, the Soviet Emigration Office, he said.
(Continued on page 8)
By Jill Beerman
Bob Kerrey has no answers when it comes to the subject of Vietnam. The former Democratic governor of Nebraska, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for service in Vietnam, spoke to Robert Kline's class on the impact of the Vietnam War.
In his talk, and in the question-and-answer period that followed, Kerrey avoided giving pat, one-dimensional responses. Instead, he tried to keep the focus on the complexity of the issues.
Kerrey is engaged in a personal exploration of the subject. "It's fascinating history, and it's important history. It means something about our country and has implications about what this country does. The more you understand about Vietnam, the better prepared you are to make personal decisions about what you do and what we collectively do as a nation," he said.
But understanding does not come easily. Kerrey does not think there is much to be gained from arguing whether the war was right or wrong. "That shuts the door on understanding," he said. "The history and culture are very complex, and what is important is to keep an open mind.
"You have to be patient. Understanding comes in different ways, and learning doesn't always necessarily have to reach the conclusion you thought you'd reach when you started. You have to be open to the possibility that things aren't the way you thought they were."
Kerrey warned students about trying to reach conclusions as the result of one semester's course. "You can't expect to come out saying, 'Now I know.' It doesn't work like that. We Americans tend to be project-oriented; we like to look to the future, to the next project. We don't spend enough time reflecting on what we've done in the past," he said.
Responsibility was a theme Kerrey returned to again and again in his talk. He is concerned that the interest in looking at the war in Vietnam not deteriorate into a search for who is to blame.
"There is a tendency to see Vietnam as unique, an aberration, the result of bad judgments, bad people doing bad things, and that it's not possible for something like that to happen again," he said. That is a point of view, he feels,
(Continued on page 8)
Bob Kerrey, former governor of Nebraska, told Robert Kline’s Vietnam class that “we don’t spend enough time reflecting on what we’ve done in the past.”
By Yamil Berard
Staff Writer
As the semester comes to a close, the problem of students' dining cards being "borrowed" or stolen increases, and, according to Greg Pierce, marketing and promotions manager for Dining Services, the individual making illegal purchases with the card may be subject to legal action, depending on whether or not the card's owner decides to prosecute.
Illegal borrowing and stealing of dining cards are one and the same, and, by Dining Services standards, both acts carry the same definition and consequences, Pierce said.
"Most students must realize that it is a crime. They are not simply spending points but actual dollars," he said.
The cards, which are non-transferable, are most often illegally borrowed by roommates, he said. "A student cannot give someone their dining card and tell them to get them a Coke. Only the
person pictured on the card can do that," Pierce said.
"This has been a long-time problem which seems to get worse as the semester comes to an end. Our elaborate computer system tracks all the purchases made throughout the university's dining units," Pierce said.
Alec Dinner, a freshman majoring in business, said he believes it is the cardholder's decision whether or not to allow a friend to use the points which "disappear along with the income of the card if they are not used up by the end of the semester."
Dinner said he doesn't see anything wrong in buying items for friends with his dining card. "It's just like giving them cash or giving your own property to someone else," he said.
Jim Cook, a junior majoring in biology, agreed that it should be up to the student to decide how to use the points on the card.
"Ninety percent of the stu-
dents lose points or end up buying cases of soda and food for three times the retail price because they haven't used up their points. Dining Services should regulate a fair system of points at Commons," Cook said.
Dinner said that no student on campus considers borrowing a friend's dining card an illegal action subject to litigation. "Unless you really care about points, it's no big deal — it is up to you, the owner of the card," he said.
Dining card thefts are most common at Traditions, said Carol Keenum, an employee for Dining Services. "We do the best we can to catch people and usually people are caught within a few days," she said.
Pierce said those who are caught illegally using the cards must defray all incurred expenses. Failure to pay the card's legitimate owner could result in legal action, he said.
Alvin Rudisill, university chaplain and director of the Office of Civic and Community Relations, will be honored today for his 25 years of service to the university and surrounding community.
At a Silver Anniversary Celebration, set for 3 p.m. on the Religious Center patio, Rudisill will be honored with presentations by the California State
PETER ZAKHARV / DAILY TROJAN
Aivin Rudisill . . . to be honored for 25 years of service.
Assembly, the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles, the Faculty Senate and the Student Senate.
Mark Decker, Student Senate vice president, said a resolution was passed March 11 to give Rudisill an appropriate certificate for "unselfish and continuous contributions to the life of our university and community."
Gerald Fleischer, Faculty Senate president, will present a citation "of congratulations as a small token of the esteem with which he and his colleagues hold the chaplain."
"In my judgment, the chaplain has made extraordinary contributions to the campus community for over a quarter of a century. I am speaking for all the Faculty Senate when I say Rudisill is held in high regard,-' Fleischer said.
George Abdo, executive assis-(Continued on page 7)

(sMSf trojan
Volume CHI, Number 50
University of Southern California
Wednesday, March 25, 1987
Veteran reflects on Vietnam
Medal of honor recipient stresses responsibility
Dining cards used unlawfully
Illegal borrowing can lead to prosecution
Chaplain honored for years of service
Recognized for his contributions to the university and community
By Christopher Scarbrough
Staff Writer
VICTOR KIPNIS
Visting Soviet professor seeks letters of protest for emigration permits
By Linda Chong
Staff Writer
A visiting economics professor from the Soviet Union
— labeled a refusenik and denied exit from his country for six years — told an audience at Annenberg School of Communications yesterday that Americans can take action against the Soviet Union's human rights and emigration policies by sending letters of protest.
Victor Kipnis is one of seven Soviet scientists that the Jewish Faculty Group at the university's Hillel Jewish Center has worked to release. Three of the scientists still remain in the Soviet Union awaiting emigration permits.
"Many people are still under refusal (from the government to leave). And many of them with no hope (of leaving)," Kipnis said. •
Kipnis asked members of the campus community to write letters requesting that Semion Katz, a geologist, be given permission to emigrate and join the university's faculty. These letters should be addressed to OVIR, the Soviet Emigration Office, he said.
(Continued on page 8)
By Jill Beerman
Bob Kerrey has no answers when it comes to the subject of Vietnam. The former Democratic governor of Nebraska, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for service in Vietnam, spoke to Robert Kline's class on the impact of the Vietnam War.
In his talk, and in the question-and-answer period that followed, Kerrey avoided giving pat, one-dimensional responses. Instead, he tried to keep the focus on the complexity of the issues.
Kerrey is engaged in a personal exploration of the subject. "It's fascinating history, and it's important history. It means something about our country and has implications about what this country does. The more you understand about Vietnam, the better prepared you are to make personal decisions about what you do and what we collectively do as a nation," he said.
But understanding does not come easily. Kerrey does not think there is much to be gained from arguing whether the war was right or wrong. "That shuts the door on understanding," he said. "The history and culture are very complex, and what is important is to keep an open mind.
"You have to be patient. Understanding comes in different ways, and learning doesn't always necessarily have to reach the conclusion you thought you'd reach when you started. You have to be open to the possibility that things aren't the way you thought they were."
Kerrey warned students about trying to reach conclusions as the result of one semester's course. "You can't expect to come out saying, 'Now I know.' It doesn't work like that. We Americans tend to be project-oriented; we like to look to the future, to the next project. We don't spend enough time reflecting on what we've done in the past," he said.
Responsibility was a theme Kerrey returned to again and again in his talk. He is concerned that the interest in looking at the war in Vietnam not deteriorate into a search for who is to blame.
"There is a tendency to see Vietnam as unique, an aberration, the result of bad judgments, bad people doing bad things, and that it's not possible for something like that to happen again," he said. That is a point of view, he feels,
(Continued on page 8)
Bob Kerrey, former governor of Nebraska, told Robert Kline’s Vietnam class that “we don’t spend enough time reflecting on what we’ve done in the past.”
By Yamil Berard
Staff Writer
As the semester comes to a close, the problem of students' dining cards being "borrowed" or stolen increases, and, according to Greg Pierce, marketing and promotions manager for Dining Services, the individual making illegal purchases with the card may be subject to legal action, depending on whether or not the card's owner decides to prosecute.
Illegal borrowing and stealing of dining cards are one and the same, and, by Dining Services standards, both acts carry the same definition and consequences, Pierce said.
"Most students must realize that it is a crime. They are not simply spending points but actual dollars," he said.
The cards, which are non-transferable, are most often illegally borrowed by roommates, he said. "A student cannot give someone their dining card and tell them to get them a Coke. Only the
person pictured on the card can do that," Pierce said.
"This has been a long-time problem which seems to get worse as the semester comes to an end. Our elaborate computer system tracks all the purchases made throughout the university's dining units," Pierce said.
Alec Dinner, a freshman majoring in business, said he believes it is the cardholder's decision whether or not to allow a friend to use the points which "disappear along with the income of the card if they are not used up by the end of the semester."
Dinner said he doesn't see anything wrong in buying items for friends with his dining card. "It's just like giving them cash or giving your own property to someone else," he said.
Jim Cook, a junior majoring in biology, agreed that it should be up to the student to decide how to use the points on the card.
"Ninety percent of the stu-
dents lose points or end up buying cases of soda and food for three times the retail price because they haven't used up their points. Dining Services should regulate a fair system of points at Commons," Cook said.
Dinner said that no student on campus considers borrowing a friend's dining card an illegal action subject to litigation. "Unless you really care about points, it's no big deal — it is up to you, the owner of the card," he said.
Dining card thefts are most common at Traditions, said Carol Keenum, an employee for Dining Services. "We do the best we can to catch people and usually people are caught within a few days," she said.
Pierce said those who are caught illegally using the cards must defray all incurred expenses. Failure to pay the card's legitimate owner could result in legal action, he said.
Alvin Rudisill, university chaplain and director of the Office of Civic and Community Relations, will be honored today for his 25 years of service to the university and surrounding community.
At a Silver Anniversary Celebration, set for 3 p.m. on the Religious Center patio, Rudisill will be honored with presentations by the California State
PETER ZAKHARV / DAILY TROJAN
Aivin Rudisill . . . to be honored for 25 years of service.
Assembly, the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles, the Faculty Senate and the Student Senate.
Mark Decker, Student Senate vice president, said a resolution was passed March 11 to give Rudisill an appropriate certificate for "unselfish and continuous contributions to the life of our university and community."
Gerald Fleischer, Faculty Senate president, will present a citation "of congratulations as a small token of the esteem with which he and his colleagues hold the chaplain."
"In my judgment, the chaplain has made extraordinary contributions to the campus community for over a quarter of a century. I am speaking for all the Faculty Senate when I say Rudisill is held in high regard,-' Fleischer said.
George Abdo, executive assis-(Continued on page 7)